Cat Care

Cat Life Stages - Kitten (1-12 months)

Kitten Tips

When a kitten fractures a bone, she’ll limp or walk on three legs. If you suspect a limb fracture, you can use a
pencil, a tongue depressor or even cardboard to temporarily immobilize the leg before heading to the vet.

Cats infected with the Feline Leukemia Virus can look perfectly healthy in the early stages of the disease, but
are still highly contagious. Vaccinations are crucial in the prevention of many fatal diseases in kittens.

A kitten’s diet must be rich in taurine, an amino acid responsible for cardiovascular fitness and eye health in
cats. Kittens can’t produce taurine naturally, so scientists recommend 1000 mg per day per kg of dry food.

Kittens need special care, after all…they’re just babies! It’s important for younger cats to get an annual exam, initial vaccination series and nutritional advice from your veterinarian. Get your kitten on the road to health early with VCA

Call us at 503-581-1438 to make an appointment today.

Kitten Corner

If you’re caring for a kitten (1-12 months) this is the place for you. We’ve got tips, tricks, advice and the latest news on kitten development.

Basic Care
The first few months are crucial to your kitten’s health. Here, you’ll find links to articles on basic care including
behavior, grooming, exercise and more.

Kitten to Adult Cat

As your kitten transitions to adulthood, there will be big changes. As her awareness of the world increases, she will be ready to interact with just about everything around her. From food to grooming to basic care, there are many things to watch for and keep in mind as your kitten’s needs evolve. Learn about the “Adult Cat” Lifestage »

Best Care Little Bundles for Kittens include:*

3 physical exams

Kitten Vaccinations

Vaccines recommended for all kittens include:

Feline panleukopenia virus (FPV - distemper)

Feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1 - rhinotracheitis)

Feline calicivirus (FCV)

Feline leukemia vaccine (FeLV)

Feline rabies virus

Feline Combo Test (FeLV/FIV)

Intestinal parasite examinations (2)

Heartworm test (for kittens aged 6-12 months)

De-worming treatments (1 per visit)

Nutritional consultation

Microchip and/or annual enrollment

First dose of internal/external parasite control

Best Care Little Bundles Kitten Booklet

* Valid only for kittens up to 12 months old. Each plan will be tailored by the attending veterinarian to the individual needs of your pet and may include some, all or additional vaccines than those listed here. The plan is not intended for sick pets and must be completed within 90 days of the initial visit. This offer is non-refundable, and cannot be combined with other offers.

Adult Best Care Checkup include:*

Complete history and physical exam

Blood work (CBC + 8 tests)

Urinalysis

Fecal test (check for common parasites)

Heartworm test

*Not valid for pets over 7 years old. Not appropriate for sick pets. Additional fees for vaccinations or medications may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer.

Specialty Care

As part of the VCA family, we have over 83 specialty hospitals across the US and Canada which provide referral specialty care, so there may be one near you. Enter ZIP to find VCA specialty care hospitals near you.